ENGINEER 6-DCL (CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR)

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks an experienced Engineer 6-DCL, Construction Coordinator, to oversee construction project delivery, field engineering, documentation, and contractor coordination in Lafayette Parish. The role requires licensure as a professional engineer and demonstrates the ability to review work in accordance with DOTD standards.

This position reports to the ADA Engineering and offers opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Louisiana professional engineering license.
• Two years of licensed engineering experience or six years of professional engineering experience required.
• Master's degree substitutes for one year of experience; Doctorate substitutes for two years.
• Advanced degrees can substitute a maximum of two years of experience.
• Licensing requirements must be met for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert-level technical review of plans, specs, estimates, calculations, reports, and construction documents.
• Recommends engineering policies, standards, and design guidance for the assigned area.
• Provides technical assistance to DOTD leadership, districts, consultants, and contractors.
• Manages or coordinates complex engineering projects ensuring scope, schedule, budget and quality compliance.
• Reviews consultant contracts, scopes of work, and task orders.
• Provides guidance to junior engineers and project teams.
• Explores new technologies and methods to improve project delivery and safety.

Skills

Project coordination

Technical review

Engineering analysis

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional Engineering License (PE)

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree substitutions for experience

Doctorate substitutions for experience

Job description

ENGINEER 6-DCL - CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

DISTRICT 03 - UNIT 001

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

DOTD is seeking an experienced engineer to serve as the Construction Coordinator for transportation initiatives through construction project delivery, field engineering, construction documentation, contractor coordination, and review of work performed in accordance with DOTD standards and specifications.

This role plays a critical part in advancing DOTD’s mission by supporting the development, delivery, maintenance, or improvement of transportation infrastructure by applying engineering principles, conducting technical analysis, coordinating projects, and conducting compliance-related reviews.

Professional license to practice engineering is required — training is provided with opportunities for career advancement.

This position is located in Lafayette Parish and reports to the ADA Engineering.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering plus one of the following:

• Two years of licensed engineering experience; or
• Six years of professional engineering experience.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS:
• A master's degree in engineering will substitute for one year of professional engineering experience.
• A doctorate degree in engineering will substitute for two years of professional engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of professional engineering experience.
• There is no substitution for licensed engineering experience.
• NOTES:
• Engineering experience gained while licensed as a professional engineer will be accepted as licensed engineering experience.
• Engineering experience gained after earning an ABET-accredited degree and prior to earning a professional engineer's license (e.g., as an engineer intern applicant, engineer intern, or equivalent) will be accepted as professional level engineering experience.
• Applications will be accepted from persons licensed to practice professional engineering in states other than Louisiana. If one of those applicants is selected for the position, he/she will be required to obtain a Louisiana license prior to appointment. The hiring agency will verify that all licensing requirements are met.
• Louisiana Professional Engineer licenses are issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board. Licensing requirements may be viewed at www.lapels.com.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice professional engineering as a Civil Engineer plus one of the following:

• Two years of licensed engineering experience performing reviews of construction plans and applications for permit approval; or
• Six years of professional engineering experience performing reviews of construction plans and applications for permit approval.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provides expert-level technical review of plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, reports, consultant work products, construction documents, or other engineering deliverables.
• Recommends engineering policies, procedures, standards, specifications, manuals, design guidance, or technical processes related to the assigned specialty area.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation to DOTD leadership, districts, sections, consultants, contractors, federal agencies, local governments, public entities, or other stakeholders.
• Manages, coordinates, or supports complex engineering projects, program activities, or specialized assignments to ensure work is completed within applicable scope, schedule, budget, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Reviews, develops, or administers consultant contracts, scopes of work, task orders, man-hour estimates, invoices, amendments, or technical contract requirements related to assigned engineering work.
• Provides functional or project guidance to lower-level engineers, engineer interns, engineering technicians, consultants, or project teams in the assigned area of expertise.
• Researches, evaluates, recommends, or implements new technologies, methods, systems, tools, or best practices to improve engineering program delivery, safety, efficiency, or technical performance.
• Provides expert technical guidance related to construction-related engineering issues.
• Performs or reviews change orders, RFIs, and related project documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Compensation: This position qualifies for a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $4,324.80 Bi-weekly / $54.06 Hourly.

Appointment Type: This position is open to only current DOTD employees; and may be filled by detail to special duty.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.